Match report

Seattle Sounders Defeats Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 in CONCACAF Champions League

Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps
0–3
FT
Seattle Sounders
Seattle Sounders
Mar 13, 2026

Seattle Sounders secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps in their CONCACAF Champions League match, with Paul Arriola scoring two goals and Peter Rothrock adding the third. The Sounders took control of the game early with their first goal, and never looked back, showcasing a strong defensive and offensive performance.

Key Facts

  • • Seattle Sounders 3–0 Vancouver Whitecaps
  • • Paul Arriola scored two goals (45', 58')
  • • Peter Rothrock scored (70')
  • • J. Ferreira provided an assist (45')
  • • C. Roldan provided an assist (70')

Lineups

Vancouver Whitecaps

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Y. Takaoka (G)
  • 18 E. Ocampo (D)
  • 33 T. Blackmon (D)
  • 2 M. Laborda (D)
  • 28 T. Johnson (D)
  • 16 S. Berhalter (M)
  • 8 O. Larraz (M)
  • 11 E. Sabbi (M)
  • 13 T. Muller (M)
  • 17 K. G. Cabrera Nakamura (M)
  • 19 R. Elloumi (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 A. Zendejas
  • 32 I. Boehmer
  • 6 R. Priso
  • 22 A. Jackson
  • 29 M. Gherasimencov
  • 24 B. White
  • 7 C. Sabaly
  • 26 J. Ngando
  • 59 J. Badwal
  • 41 N. Djordjevic

Seattle Sounders

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 24 S. Frei (G)
  • 85 K. Kossa-Rienzi (D)
  • 16 A. Roldan (D)
  • 25 J. Ragen (D)
  • 5 Nouhou (D)
  • 37 S. Brunell (M)
  • 7 C. Roldan (M)
  • 9 J. Ferreira (M)
  • 11 A. Rusnak (M)
  • 17 P. Arriola (M)
  • 95 O. De Rosario (F)

Substitutes

  • 50 M. Anchor
  • 26 A. Thomas
  • 35 A. Lopez
  • 90 S. Gomez
  • 36 Y. Tsukanome
  • 14 P. Rothrock
  • 19 D. Musovski
  • 45 P. Kingston
  • 44 N. Petkovic
  • 33 C. Baker

Timeline

  1. Seattle Sounders
    45' Seattle Sounders Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Arriola · Assist: J. Ferreira
  2. Vancouver Whitecaps
    46' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Blackmon · On: R. Priso
  3. Seattle Sounders
    58' Seattle Sounders Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Arriola
  4. Seattle Sounders
    62' Seattle Sounders subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. De Rosario · On: D. Musovski
  5. Seattle Sounders
    62' Seattle Sounders subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Arriola · On: P. Rothrock
  6. Vancouver Whitecaps
    63' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Sabbi · On: C. Sabaly
  7. Seattle Sounders
    70' Seattle Sounders Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Rothrock · Assist: C. Roldan
  8. Vancouver Whitecaps
    75' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Oliver Larraz · On: J. Badwal
  9. Seattle Sounders
    77' Seattle Sounders subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Ferreira · On: P. Kingston
  10. Seattle Sounders
    77' Seattle Sounders subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Rusnák · On: N. Petkovic
  11. Vancouver Whitecaps
    83' Vancouver Whitecaps subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. G. Cabrera Nakamura · On: A. Jackson
  12. Seattle Sounders
    90' Seattle Sounders subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Roldan · On: A. Lopez

Match Stats

Stat Vancouver Whitecaps Seattle Sounders
Fouls 14 7
Pass Accuracy 88% 80%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 10
Corners 11 2
Total Passes 574 332
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 3 5
xG 1.83 1.78
Shots off Target 9 4
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 507 264
Shots Inside Box 12 7
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Paul Arriola's early goal in the 45th minute set the tone for the Sounders' victory, providing a psychological edge over the Whitecaps.
  • ▸ The second goal by Arriola in the 58th minute effectively ended any hope of a comeback for Vancouver Whitecaps, solidifying the Sounders' lead.